PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method . . . of obtaining money by false pretences [by] "reading character" in the wrinkles [of] the hand. The pretence is not altogether false. . . for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word "dupe."

FREEBOOTER, n. A conqueror in a small way of business, whose annexations lack of the sanctifying merit of magnitude.

The quality that distinguishes love without knowledge.

BAIT, n. A preparation that renders the hook more palatable. The best kind is beauty.

Woman absent is woman dead.

RECOUNT, n. In American politics, another throw of the dice, accorded to the player against whom they are loaded.

CEMETERY, n. An isolated suburban spot where mourners match lies, poets write at a target and stone-cutters spell for a wager.